The primary objective of a balanced transportation problem is to
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A transportation problem is called balanced when
\[
\boxed{
\text{Total Supply}
=
\text{Total Demand}.
}
\]
Its objective is to minimize the total transportation cost.
Minimize total transportation cost while satisfying supply and demand
Maximize the total supply
Minimise the number of routes
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The Correct Option isB
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Recall the transportation problem.
A balanced transportation problem has total supply equal to total demand.
Step 2: State its objective.
The objective is to determine the shipping schedule that satisfies all supply and demand constraints with the minimum transportation cost.
Hence,
\[
\boxed{\text{Minimize total transportation cost while satisfying supply and demand}.}
\]
Therefore,
\[
\boxed{(B)}
\]
is the correct answer.